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Inside Spanish fashion brand Mango’s “very ambitious” US expansion plan

Inside Retail

By 2026, Mango plans to open 500 stores in key markets such as Canada, France, the United Kingdom and the United States. Stephen Grenley: Mango has been present in the United States since 2006. We began the expansion plan in 2022 with the opening of the Mango flagship store located at 711 Fifth Avenue in New York.

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UNIQLO Sibling Brand GU to Test North American Market With NYC Pop-Up

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this fall with a pop-up shop in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood. Sharing its FY2023 plans in an April 2022 statement, Fast Retailing, which also owns fashion brand Theory , noted that it was inspired by the strength of the North American market. Launched in 2006, the company currently operates 450 locations. “New

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Denim brand Ksubi to open first standalone store in London

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Ksubi, the Australian denim streetwear brand, plans to open three standalone stores on two continents before the end of this year. Next year, the brand will mark its return home to its Australian roots, with stores planned for Sydney and Melbourne. .

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Uniqlo’s US expansion: Has the parent learned its lessons?

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Fast Retailing, the parent company of Japan apparel retailer Uniqlo , has announced the locations for 11 new stores in the US, on its way to a target of 20 openings in North America this year, which in turn is the first instalment on its plan to reach 200 stores in 2027. The 11 openings so far announced are all in malls.

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Gap to Close all 81 UK Stores, Seek Franchise Partners for Other European Markets

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Gap has had a presence in the UK since 1987 and in Ireland since 2006. “In The ecommerce business continues to grow, and we want to meet our customers where they are shopping. In the United Kingdom and Europe we are going to maintain our online business,” said the company in a statement.

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Unveiling the Future: Retail Product Trends in 2024

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Textured Metals for Refined Luxury Banker Wire mesh at HOB, a luxury shopping destination in Abu Dhabi’s Dalma Mall In the pursuit of creating retail spaces that are not only functional but also visually captivating, designers are turning to textured metals to refine the luxury shopping experience. After serving in the U.S.

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Behind Abercrombie & Fitch Co’s record results lies a decade-long reinvention

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In a now-infamous 2006 interview, Jeffries stated, “We go after the cool kids. It also rolled out omnichannel capabilities to seamlessly connect customers’ digital and in-person shopping experiences. What went wrong In the 90s and early 2000s, Abercrombie & Fitch was at the peak of the mall scene.